My Geo laid eggs!!!!

[Scubarod]

well, i came home this afternoon and walla.....eggs. now, questions. i only see about 20 eggs....its been about 2 hours. is it normal to only get such small amount from geo "tapajos"?

Rod

 

[peathenster]

congrats!!

 

[Scubarod]

well, all the eggs are gone. i dont think the geos mouthbrood this fast right?. the eggs were laid yesturday. so the next thing is that they never made it thru the night!!!! sucks! iam gonna got out on a limb and say that this is probably very common for first time spawners. let me know!!!!

 

[edburress]

is it normal to only get such small amount from geo "tapajos"?

Adults can lay anywhere from 100-200 depending on conditions, but younger fish often have smaller clutches.

i dont think the geos mouthbrood this fast right?

Geophagus "Tapajos Orange Head" pic up after 36-45 hours depending on the threat from other fish in the tank. It's quite common for the first spawn to be unsuccessful, but they will spawn again!

 

[Scubarod]

ok, this is good to hear. i hope they spawn again!!!


Rod

 

[bumpylemon]

hope they spawn again.